Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet Unit

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Essential question:

How does a storyteller (Shakespeare) use plot and characterization to develop central themes?

Guiding questions:

• What is the basic plot structure and how does it apply to Shakespeare’s plays?
• What is the basic form of a sonnet and how does the structure contribute to meaning?
• Are people’s lives determined by fate or free will?
• To what extent should people conform to societal expectations?
• Do individuals have a responsibility to intervene for the sake of helping or protecting a friend?
• Is love destined or choice?
• Is it better to base decisions on passion (emotions) or reason (logic)?
• Why do people resort to violence?
• Is revenge ever acceptable?

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The GREAT Shakespeare Search


Essential Questions Group Documents

GROUP 1
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwNObGmscSrz0DxIVQX7iRv1JjFcfRltysi1_dyg_lY/edit?usp=sharing

GROUP 2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D9svqeElipEkDOltI6MSIPgyhfaD42FRDVX3wBaEJTY/edit?usp=sharing

GROUP 3
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xkz2vXuSHeKw0DeV6ZeKvNEwYz5e8L53oD6s-hqYuOA/edit?usp=sharing

GROUP 4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XR5QymmgPMkDp5KA1N6sW0znEJI4se14r4EMGpVjtY/edit?usp=sharing



Acts 1-4 Study Questions


Romeo and Juliet Notebook Guidelines


Act 3, scene 1 Motivation Activity


Romeo and Juliet Argument Analysis Assignment Sheet


Argument Analysis Rubric


Brainstorm Sheet


Essay Outline Sheet



Editing Sheet


Essay Model


Theme Essay Model